Originally Posted by
serfty
Although there is still plenty of time and opportunity to find a solution, given the apparent intransigence of EK, I feel should be noted the only time limit for
EU regulation 261/2004 in specific relation to Downgrading is that reimbursement (30%/50%/75%) shall be provided within "seven days".
I don't believe that this will work; the airline can just rebook the passenger on a later flight with no penalty since it is > 2 weeks before departure
technically I agree that there is no provision for a downgrade time limit wise, but since the airline can just cancel booking / rebook onto another service is why I suggested that the compensation wouldn't likely apply